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    Embelesado (en. Spellbound)

    [em-be-le-'sa-ðo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Losing oneself in thoughts or in admiration for something.
    The boy was enthralled by the story being told to him.
    El niño estaba embelesado con la historia que le contaban.
    Captivated or seduced by something that is attractive.
    He was captivated by the beauty of the landscape.
    Estaba embelesado por la belleza del paisaje.
    Focused on something in such a way that one forgets the surroundings.
    He remained entranced looking at the stars.
    Se quedó embelesado mirando las estrellas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'embelesar', which comes from the Latin 'blandiri' meaning 'to caress' or 'to seduce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    captivated by something
    Captivated or fascinated by something in particular.
    embelesado con algo
    to be enthralled
    Being in a state of admiration or deep contemplation.
    estar embelesado

    Related Words

    embelesar
    A verb that means to captivate or to enamor someone.
    embelesar
    embeleso
    A state of enchantment or fascination.
    embeleso

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely absorbed
    He was so absorbed in the series that he didn't hear when he was called.
    Estaba embelesado en la serie y no escuchó cuando lo llamaron.
    To lose oneself in admiration for something
    When he saw the new car, he was entranced.
    Cuando vio el coche nuevo, quedó embelesado.